Labour Agreements and DAMA
Tailored agreements and regional deals for hard-to-fill roles.
About this visa
Where the standard programs do not fit, a labour agreement or a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) can allow sponsorship of occupations, or concessions, that are not otherwise available.
These agreements are negotiated arrangements that respond to genuine, ongoing labour needs - by industry, by employer, or by region - and can unlock roles and concessions the mainstream lists exclude.
We assess whether an agreement suits your workforce needs, and help you negotiate and use it to bring in the workers your business genuinely requires.
This may suit you if
- Standard occupation lists do not cover your roles
- You operate in a designated regional area
- You have genuine, ongoing labour needs
- You want tailored concessions
Eligibility & key requirements
- A genuine, ongoing labour need not met by standard programs
- A lawfully operating, viable business
- Evidence of local recruitment efforts where required
- Willingness to meet the agreement's terms
- Compliance with sponsorship obligations
- Support of the relevant regional body for a DAMA
Options
- Company-specific labour agreements
- Industry labour agreements
- Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
- Project and other tailored arrangements
How the process works
Every application follows the same disciplined path, so you always know the next step.
Assess
We review your full profile, confirm the visas you realistically qualify for and recommend the strongest route for your goals.
Plan
You receive a clear written plan setting out timelines, costs, the documents needed and any gaps to close before lodging.
Prepare
We draft your submissions, complete every form and assemble your evidence so the application is accurate and decision-ready.
Lodge
We lodge your application, track its progress and respond on your behalf to any request from the authorities.
Outcome
We see you through to the decision, and support you afterwards with arrival, conditions, renewals and future permanent residency or citizenship.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a job offer before I apply?
Can an employer-sponsored visa lead to permanent residency?
How long will my application take?
Can I include my family?
Do I have to visit your office in Jalandhar?
From first question to grant
- Confirm your occupation is on the relevant list and check any caveats
- Manage the skills assessment and English requirements
- Prepare the nomination and visa together, decision-ready
- Plan the pathway from a temporary visa to permanent residency
Questions about this visa?
Book a consultation or request a free assessment. We will give you a clear, honest view of your options.